The next Asheville Fringe Arts Festival will take place March 15-22, 2026.

Applications ARE OPEN NOW!

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Now considering works of all kinds

We accept live performances from 5 to 60 minutes in length, plus installations. We’re open to other types of performance as well - let’s talk! Depending on its length, your piece may be grouped with another show, or scheduled as a Random Act of Fringe. RAFs are performed once, are free and open to the public, and artists receive a stipend for their performance, rather than relying on door sales. We may bring back our popular Fringe Short Film Night, if we can secure a venue for it. If so, submissions will open on FilmFreeway in January.

Typically each artist with a ticketed show gets 2 performances, but a few selected shows get 3 performances.
Our venues range from 20-80 person capacity, with the exception of Asheville Community Theatre, which holds up to 300 people.

1. FRINGE SHOT

A piece that is
**5-15 minutes long**
May be paired with another performance, or be selected as a free Random Act of Fringe.

2. SHORT FORM

A piece that is
**20-40 minutes long**
May be paired with another show.

3. FULL-LENGTH

A piece that is
**45-60 minutes long**
Ticketed theater-style show.

4. Installation

A piece that is
**Site-specific (any length)**
May be in an unusual location, or repeated many times. May be seen by as few as one person at a time.

5. Film (tbd)

A piece that is
**Designed specifically for film.**
May be of any genre & length. Could be combined with other films for a showcase or film night.
**If we find a venue for our short film night, artists will be able to submit films on** **Film Freeway** **in January.**

The Asheville Fringe Arts Festival is a juried festival.

We carefully review each and every submission. You’ll know by late October if your piece is selected. Should your piece get selected, there is a $35 participation fee.